Italia. Sienne. Palazzo Chigi Saracini Editorial Photo

Palazzo Chigi SaraciniIn the middle of the 12th century, the Marescotti family erected the tower that still exists at the end of the building.In 1770, Marcantonio Saracini began a restructuring that lasted until 1824. By maintaining the original Gothic style, the facade follows the curvature of Via di Città Â  where the palace is located.In 1877, the family Saracini was extinguished, it is another family of Siena, the family Chigi, who inherits the palace while keeping the original name.The courtyard is decorated with frescoes.